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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-08

The magnitude OF the internal COM
merce OF the United States is strikingiy
illustrated by the fact that the trade OF
the Lake Superior region alone, which
passes through the Sault Ste. Marie
canal, much exceeds in number of YES
sells and almost equals in tonnage
that which passes through the Suez
canal. In value the latter is much
greater, since the sreights OF the steam
ships using the Suez canal consists
largely OF goods OF high cost compared
with their bulk or weight, while the
freights from Lake Superior are chiefly
raw materials, such as iron ore, cop
per, grain and lumber. The average
number OF tons passed through the
Sault Ste. Maria canal in a day exceeds
that of the Suez canal, though the
yearly tonnage is a trihe less because
the former is closed by ice for about
one hundred and forty days OF the
year, while the latter OF course is con-
stantly open. But if the increase for
The present year in the Lake Superior
traffic should equal that Of the last,
yhe yearly tonnage will surpass
hat Of the eastern ditch. The
canal at the falls of Ste. Marie was
opened in 1855. 1t had then lock
with two chambers, and would pass
vessels drawing eleven and q halt feet
of water. It's traffic for the first year
was 100000 tons. Ten years later
it was 700, 900. and in 1875, 1861
900 tons. Then a new lock was be-
run, and was opened for business in
aS1. It is the finest work of its kind
the world, It's length is SIS feet,
width 80 feet, and it will pass ves-
8 drawing Is feet of water. Since
that time the traffic has increased
enormously. Last year It reached
the total of 4,527,759 tons, and the
estimate for this year, based on the
great increase during the early part OF
the summer, when the latest returns
were made, is 5,S92,9OO tons, or
about one hundred thousands tons
greater than that of the Suez canal
for last year. The estimated car acity
of the canal is ninety six vessels daily.
In one day of the past summer "a
vessels passed through it, SO that it's
ultimate capacity is nearly reached.
II is proposed to build new lock OF
enlarged dimensions in every way,
and capable OF passing vessels OF 81
feet draught,
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-08

Edward Atkinson has been eXamin-
ing the records in ready made clothing
Establishments TO discover whether
the white man in the United States IS
deteriorating in size and weight. As
the general result it was found that
the average height OF New En.!andtrs
is feet S 1-2 inches and Of southern
ers 5 feet 10 inches. The average
weight OF Americans is between 155
and 100 pounds. Mr., Atkinson also
discovered that the average weight OF
men IN this country have increased
perceptibly since the war. He is con-
WINGED that Americans are increasing
rather than decreasing in size.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-08
The national nure.food conyent

The national pure-food convention,
which will meet in Washington in JAN
uary, will be a much more important
assem- blage than scores OF gatherings,
demon mated conventions, which
challenge public attention somewhere
in the country every year. It's princi
pal object will be to induce congress
to take measures to prevent the adu!-
teration OF foods and medicines. Its
mission is, therefore, in every sense
worthy and deserving of wide sympa.
thy and abundant success. The evil
which it would breast is far more ex-
tinsive and detrimental to the Amer
lean people than type has ever ex-
pressed. The question involved is
one that cannot possibly divide men
on political lines; and so there ought
not to be much difficulty in securing
effective legislative action on the sub.
iect.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-08

Il there are any more poor people
who think OF removin. TO California
they mag as we'll be warned in time
that poverty and misery await them
in that overrated country. Thou
sands OF mechanics and laborers are to
be found in every town and city with
out employment, without the neces-
saries OF lie and totally without
means to return to more favorable
localities. People with considerable
capital can do we'll in California as
they can anywhere else, ii they have
good business sense, but those with
out capital are better Off at home.
The climate is almost the sole attrac
ton, and that is delicious in many
localities, and not attractive in 9th.
nrs
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-08

The great game that is going on up
on the European chessboard promises
results never dreamed OF before III the
widest period OF speculation. Russia
has awakened to some sense OF men,
ace in the Canadian Pacific railroad
to her settlements along the Pacific.
Therefore, road is TO be buNt across
Siberia to the sea OF Ochotsk. The
cost is something unparalleled in the
history otroad building, but the Gov
eminent undertakes the work unhesi,
tatinoly.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-08

Under the federal law, goods in bond
may be withdrawn in small quantities
from time to time on the order OF the
importer and the payment OF duty on
such quantities. \ Maine man has
imported lot OF liquor, put up in
small packages, and gives orders to
purchasers therefor, who pay the
duty. This ingenious device to get
around the Maine liquor law has BAT
fled the State authorities up to date.
The late decision perhaps, will sim.
pity the matter.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-08
THE NORRIS SUN.
SUPPLEME EN- 7.

The total fire loss during November
reached S16.o03, 915, an increase of
Sc, 100000 over the same month last
year. This is the heaviest November
on record, except at the time OF the
Boston fire; and If the December loss
es this year merely equal those Of
1886 the total fire waste OF 1887 viii
be $l3O,156, 400, against SIG, 60o,-
900 for last year.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-08

Wheat
$3.50 Cabbage
pk absolutely the earliest Vegetables trial
with Prize offer. JOHN A. SALZEN. la Crosse, Wis.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-08

too much of bandying epitheta 1t is con
dition which confronts us, not theory
Relief from this condition may involve
slight reduction of the advantages which W,
award our home productions, but the entire
withdrawal of such advantages should mo-
be contaminated
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-10
FOREST FIRES.
Terrible Destruction Caused
in Wisconsin.
FIGHTING The DESTROYER
Danger to Villages and Farms Threa;.
ened-Crops SufferiDg-Katn
Prayed For-Etc.
Forest Fires.

NEILLsvILLE, Wis.,, August 9.-Forest
fires have broken out again in this
vicinity, and are causing much damage
to logging camp sleds and other camp
outfits. The loss is hesyy.oriNear the
same place is g jam of thousands o.
logs. The fire is within. q mile OF the
jam and blowing toward It, august
Hagley, 2 farmer, seven miles i ITa q
here, has lost 225 cords of wood. Inc
fire broke out Yesterday ON Wedges
Greek, west of here, and is spreading
fast. ! This is in the neiehborhood OF
Hewittsville, which was destroyed by
fire just a year ago yesterday.
Considerable apprehension is felt here.
and the city has been thoroughly wet
down by the waterworks. Everything
is very dry, and if there is no rain
within the next twenty-four hours,
greater damage than lasttyesr may be
expected. News has bean received
that the large stave mill of Helm d
Meyer, on Wedges Creek, together
with thousands of dollars worth OF
slaves, is in the greatest danger, and
crew of men has started from the city
to fight the flames. a fierce fire is rag
ing in Woodmarsh, southeast of Port
age, and force of men is hard at work
fighting the fire. A large amount has
been ptaway, and other property is
in danger. tod 5lLt l.i.
o. GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, August g.
Forest fires are raging in the north part,
in Kent County. AtSand Lake the fire
got into the pine slashing and at
times came near destroying the village.
Farm houses and villages were barely
saved. The woods and fields in every
direction about Cedar Springs are on
fire; and pretty much everybody is
engaged in fighting the flames, trying
to save farm property. Several resi-
dences were yesterday surrounded by
fire but by great effort were saved. If
rain does not come there will be heavy
losses, Crops are suffering terribly.
Fire broke out in the pines near Grand
vile yesterday afternoon, and there is
danger of the village burning up. Fires
are also burning in the marshes near
the city and smoke is thick all about.
ST. 1eEAcE, Mich, August "a
change of wind this morning has saved
the town, which seemed doomed by the
approaching fires.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-10
The Terrible Drouth.

CHICAGO, August 9.-Telegrams re-
ceived this morning from points
throughout the entire 1850 miles of
drouth-stricken northwestern country,
shows the fearful sGn-scorc hing of all
vegetation continues unmitigated, and
not drop of rain has fallen except the
.08 of an inch at Des Moines. Local
observance in various districts gives but
little hope of a break within the coming
tWenty-four hours. a trihe cooler
weather and scattered light showers are
expected in some places, but the condi-
tions are such that if the possible little
moisture and GOODNESS are at all de-
layed, the effect will be totally lost in
the seemingly further general rise in
the temperature from end to end of the
drought region.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-10
A Rib Roast Rrsakfast

LONDON. August "a rib roast break.
fast in honor of Simon Cameron. was
given to-day by Buffalo Bill and Nate
Salisbury, in the marquee of the Wild
West camp. a score of distinguished
gentlemen were present, including
Chauncey A. Depew, Murat Halstead7
General Hawley, Leonard Jerome and
Justice Mccarthy. Mr.. Phelps, United
States Minister, sent regrets, saying he
was going, to Scotland. Grilled Iibs
were served on the hemliest platters
keen relish. '".eN
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-10
south Carolina Crops.

COLUMBIA. S. c., August 9.-The re-
ports of two hundred and seventy-one
township correspondents to the State
Department of Agriculture covering
every county show that on August LIST
cotton, which is two or three weeks
earlier than last year, has full cotton
crop, and if the season continues pro
pitious the largest crop ever produced
in the State will be made. The corn
crop is reported as generally the best
ever grown. The yield will be the
largest on record. Reports of large
rice crop still continue favorable, and
if 1t has not been injured by floods since
the date OF the report will be the largest
for a number of years.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-10
Blaine in Ireland

LONDON, August 9.-James G. Blaine,
with his wife and daughters, are in
Dublin. They left Glasgow yesterday
and crossed to Belfast, proceeding
thence to Dublin. where they arrived
last night. Blaine intends to spend
some time in Ireland, as he desires to
take q look around and examine into
the condition of the country. He saws
his experience thus far of European
society has not reconciled him to the
order of things on this side of the ocean.
Among the institutions of Great Britain
he misses the spring and nerve charac-
teristic of a merica.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-10
Defended Her Castle

DUBLIN, August 9.-Alice Barry defied
the police who went to execute a writ
of eviction against her at Knockhall,
County Antrim She barr:csded her
house and with the assistance of friends
defended it for a, long time against the
large force of officers who tried to take
it by storm, and who were many times
repulsed by volley of stones, and
streams of boiling water thrown upon
them. The police finally captured the
house by charge with fixed bayonets,
but not until many were hurt and one
was badly pitchforked. Five of the de-
tenders of Alice Barry's house were
placed under arrest. ~ iCt
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-10
9Alstronx reatimonial,

Editor nqairen:-4Ihave been north as
far as Centreville and Bountiful by invi-
tstion from Mr.. Samuel Smith, for the
purpose sof Twisting SEVERAL orch ards
introduced sins that section OF country
during the last flour years by the
Geneva Nursery, and !, was most agree
ably surprised to find the various kinds
of fruit trees much finer even than MIR.
Smith had represented themyto be. The
fruit thstI sax, such as pears, cherries,
grapes, etc., and the satisfaction heard
expressed by. parties who have bought
and are still buying from the Geneva
Nursery, satisfies me that the proprie
tors, are square dealing, and reliable
business gentlemen, and that they are
introducing class Of fruit into! this
Territory that if properly cultivated,
win bring good prolific the pro.lcer.
THOMAS II. VINCENT.
Provo, July 7, 1887. T.,
J. A. GooDHUE. Gen1. Supt.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-10
A espssln.s rsrsunasa DlsesvoFz.

Capt. Coleman, sehY. Weymouth, ply.
ing between Atlantic City and n. T..
he was unable to sieep, and was induced
Consumption. Il not only gave AiEa
instant relief, but allaysd the sxtrsraa
soreness In his breast His ehiidrSs
were similarly ansctsd md o stneis dose
had the same happy street, ~! Kings
New Discoysfy5 g. HewoitAe standard
REMEDY In sAs CcsSman hs1sh0ld and
on board fhs deeheonsfs free Trial
Bottissof this STANDARD Remedy q & q
Y. ]. Drus stsEs. iil.ss EHgJs1e1ee &
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-10
Summer Complaints

OF children or adults are speedily cured
by the use of the great Vslley- Tan
Remedy, known as Johnson's Essence
of Life. Be sure and have bottle in the
house to use on the fist symptom.
Only 80 cents. Sold bv q. U. N. l. and
all druggists.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-10
The Fisherjes

HALIFAX, August 9.-Admiral. Luce
United States Minister, will leave Hal
flax for Bar Harbor, Maine ne,
Thursday, on the war shin R;c5n,a,,
The Ossipee and GaIena will nrohs had.
sail IN company with the RichaonS ly
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02

Last night about 10 o'clock Mr.. Mason
the Marshal, arrested very suspicious
negro, whose actions denoted the conscious
ness of crime, and locked him up in the city
jail until this morning for further investi-
CATION. A number of citizens accompanied
the Marshal to visit the prisoner this morn
ing to identify him by the description OF
the notice, and subject him to an inquisi-
toriaI ordeal
His general appearance, complexion,
height and whiskers correspond in all par
ticulars with the description given in the
notice, and his answers, as to his where
abouts and movements in the past six
months, were non-committal, evaslve and
unsatisfactory. He claims that his name is
Lot Mumford, that he has lived in Jackson
vile five years. and that he knows Sheriff
Holland and Mayor BSS.bridge. In his valise
was found linen collar marked II. P.
Fritot.
The marshal has telegraphed the authorl-
ties at Surrency, Ca, for instructions as to
the disposition of the man.
The prisoner was aITaigned before the
Mayor this morning on the charge of va
grancy, and was sentenced to twenty days
in jail and to pay n fine of So which will
give all parties sufficient time. Mr. Mason
deserves great credit for his vigilance, sue
cess and promptness in arrestlng the sup
posed murderer.
The promineni citizens of the town and
surrounding country are making an effort
to pull altogether to induce the Macon
railroad to pass through Waldo en- route to
Palatka.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02

day found her husbands corpse, rid
died with bullets and shot, there
being two bullet and five shot
wounds Mrs. Hall states that when she
discovered the body she started for the
Doyle settlement some fifteen miles dis
tant, with baby in her arms Often, she
said, she had TO wade i'll water which was so
deep that it struck her up to her chin. Sat
urday afternoon neighbors helped her to
bury the corpse. A few weeks ago Hallmar-
ried Miss Mamie Brown IN Apalachicola,
and after the marriage they moved TO Fort
Gadsden creek. Hall was a very poor man,
and his murder, judging from this fact, was
not committed from mercenary motives.
Tallahassee Toildhossedn: Mr.. Flerts,
who disappeared somysteriously, has turned
up in Thomasyille. His wife sold off her
furniture last week, refunded the money
obtained from Mr.. Fish, and left to join
him in Georgia. This being the only
amount obtained under circumstances that
would sustain a requisition upon the Cover
nor of Georgia for his surrender, Mr..
Fish can now go on his way rejoicing
while MIR. Flerts' numerous other
victims may gnash their teeth and
mourn their losses. 1t is strange that
young man with good trade, getting toll
erably steady work ut $50 a week, and no
one TO look after but q wife who was indus
trious and more than supported herself,
should have accumulated debts, obtained
money under criminal circumstances and
skipped out by the light of the moon, leav-
ing an unfinished job, when no could have
lived here in independent and respectable
circumstances.
Since the Indians have arrived at Fort
Pickens the government has had flag staff
erected there, and now has the American
flag flying from it. The Indians, about
hfty, including men, woman and children,
have the fort for their exclusive use now
Heretofore the GUARD of soldiers also lived
inside the fort, but now they live in houses
outside the fort. There are about ten of
them on at time that is, ten men COM
pose the whole guard with one man walk
ing past at the gate of the fort. About
every week the guard is relieved by a
detachment from Fort Barrancas. There
are not as many visitors to Fort Piclens
now as there have been. 1t is amusing to
see some of the lady visitors. They will
go into perfect ecstacy OF delight over the
little papooses, and the bucks they
viii scrutinize very closely, but they
stand and bear the scrutiny with
stolid Indifference There was one lady
from Ohio, who, while performing the scru-
tinizing act, was telling some gentlemen
who were with her about the ravages they
had committed, and of receiving a letter
from her sister, who lived where these
Indians had done most mischief, and not
ten minutes later she was looking for
Geronimo to get piece of his hair, for
which she was going to give him a gold
breastpin which she wore, When the re-
quest was made known to him he refused to
make the exchange. Much as he would like
to have Ind the pin he would not sacrifice a
piece of his hair for it, The old fellow is
very sharp In business transaction. One
day there were some visitors there. and he
A4a1 30 IL. Il
for gold watch charm which gentleman
had on.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
SHIPPING.
Compagne Generate Transatlantique
french Line to HaWe.

u ETWEEN New York and Havre, from pieI
ID No a., N. r., foot of Morton street. Trav
elers by this line avoid both transit by English
railway and the discomfort OF crossing the
Channel in a small boat Special train leaving
the Corapany's dock at Havre direct for Paris
on arrival of steamers. Baggage checked at
New York through to Paris.
LA GASCOGNE, SANTELLI, SATURDAY, Sep
TENDER 3. A. NJ.
LA NORMANDIE, DE KERsABIEc, SATUR
DAY, September 10, 10 A.
LA BOURFOGNE, FRANGEUL, SATURDAY
September II, 5 a. N.
PRICE OF PASSAGE (including wineC
TO HAVRE-First Cabin, Winter rate 800 and
$50; Second Cabin, SEQ; SJeerage from New York
to Havre S25: Storage from New York to Paris
SIS 80: including wine, bedding and utensils.
LOUIS DE BEBIAN, Agent, 3 Bowling Green
foot of Broadway New York
Or J. c. SHAW, ESQ, 20 Bull street, MEssRs
WILDER & CO., 1875 Bay street, Savannah
Agents
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02

r Train No 1911 leaves Guyton $40 p. M. arrive,
Savannah 4:25 p. nj. '0'
Sleeping cars on all night trains between Sa
vannah, Augusta Macon and Atlanta, also Ma
con and Columbus.
Train No. 3, leaving Savannah at $40 n m
Will stop regularly at Guyton, but at no othe,
point to put off passengers between Savannah
and Millen.
IRAN No will stop on signal at stations be.
tween Millen and Savannah to take on nassen,
gers for Savannah f
Train No. will stop on signal at stations be
tween Savannah and Millen to take on passen.
gers for Augusta or points on Augusta branch.
Train No 9 will stop between Millen and Sa
vanllah to put off passengers from Augusta and
points on Augusta branch
Connections at Savannah with Savannah
Florida and Western Railway for all points in
Florida. r ~
Tickets for all points and sleeping car berths
on sale at City ONCE, No. 20 Bull street and
Depot Office 30 minutes befors departure OF Of
each train. -
J. C. SHAW. G. A. WHITEHEAD
I1cket Agent. Gen. Pass Agent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
is HE THE RIGHT MANp
Marshal Mason Catches a Supposed
Murderer in Waldo

Ndh SudA NldSOl CdUCneS u supposed
Murderer in Waldo.
Special TO the jacksonville (Fgd.) Ne,cs- Herold.
WALDO, Aug. 3l.-Mr. b. F. Mason.
Marshal of this city, clipped the following
from the SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS:
"a DESPERATE ATTEMPT AT MURDER
"SURRENcY, GA, Aug. l5.-While one of
McDonough d Co, s engineers, named A. j.
Ford, was working on his engine, Friday
morning, a negro named John Pinkston,
crePt stealthily up TO him aud dealt him a
blow with the sharp end Of an AK on the
head, inficting fearful wound. Hopes of
recovery are very slight The negro made
good bis escape. Searching parties have
gone out In all directions
"McDonough a. Co. have offered a re-
ward Of 800 for his arrest.
The negro u coal black, about Ave feet
six or seven inches tall, - years old. has
small side whiskers aud sullen appear.
ance.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
Merchants and Miners Transportation Com y
E'OrBaltinOre.
CABIN. sig &c
CABIN. Observation-Disclosures. 10 90

TNHE STEAMSHIPS of this Company are ap--
l. pointed to sail from Savannah for Balti-
more as follows-city time
VIM. LAWRENCE, Capt. Snow, MONDAY,
Sept 8, at ga. NJ.
WIN. CRANE. Capt. BILLUPs, SATURDAY,
Sept 10. at 1890 PM.
VIM. LAWRENCE, Capt. Snow, THURSDAY,
Sept Is, at 5 p. N.
WIN. CRANE, Capt. BrLLuPs, TUESDAY, Sept
20, at A. NJ.
And from Baltimore on the days above named
at Bpm.
Through bills lading given to all points West
all the manufacturing towns in New England
and to ports of the United Kingdom and the
Continent.
JAS. B. WEST & CO., Agents,
ia Bay street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
TYBEE RAILROAD,
TYBEE RAILROAD.
SAVANNAH and TYBEE RAILWAY.
Standard Time.

COMMENCING SATURDAY, July 16, 1887, the
" following schedule will be in effect
Mo- 3. Mol No 5. No. ~
Lv. Savan-
nah. 1920 a nj 3OOpm 600 pm $50 p m
Ar.Tybee.11:45 a m 4:15 pm 200 pm 11:05 p m
Mo-. Nod No.6 No. S.
Lv.Tybee. 200 m 4:05 pm 9:15 pm 500 p IN
Ar. Savan-
nah. s:15 am $50 pm 1925 pm 9:10 p m
*Trains and Sundays only.
All trains leave Savannah from Savannah and
Tybee depot, in S., F. and w. yard, east of pas
senger depot Leave Tybee from Ocean House.
Band plays at Tybee Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Sundays, leaving Savannah on the p NJ train,
leaving Tybee on last train.
Tickets on sale at depot ticket office and at
Fernandez's Cigar Store corner Bull and
Broughton streets. c. o. HAINES, Supt
SAVANNAH, July f5 1887